Topic: Ask - R(ob)AWK replies

[24/7]

This might explain why you got away with it

Sometimes the punchlines write themselves......

[afc tukrish]

This might explain why you got away with it

Sometimes the punchlines write themselves......

 

[Ghost Town]

I'm too dim to work out whether I've been whooshed or everyone else has or maybe nobody has, or maybe everybody has...er...

[24/7]

I'm too dim to work out whether I've been whooshed or everyone else has or maybe nobody has, or maybe everybody has...er...

It was one hell of a funny observation by you and an absolute gift of a custom title change for him. Look more closely

[Ghost Town]

It was one hell of a funny observation by you and an absolute gift of a custom title change for him. Look more closely

Ah! Gotcha. It was indeed me being dim. Didn't even notice that custom change

[S]

How long would you expect an independent shop to respond to a job application? Applied for a local bookstore vacancy recently. Applications closed on June 1st. Guessing I would have heard back by now?

I specified independent as they requested people drop in their CV’s rather than email or use online forms etc. I’m more used to automated responses.

[24/7]

How long would you expect an independent shop to respond to a job application? Applied for a local bookstore vacancy recently. Applications closed on June 1st. Guessing I would have heard back by now?

I specified independent as they requested people drop in their CV’s rather than email or use online forms etc. I’m more used to automated responses.

Probably only one person going though goodness knows how many applications - likely they have prioritised contacting the ones they want and arranging interviews........given they're independent and local, I don't see any harm in popping in and asking.

[S]

Probably only one person going though goodness knows how many applications - likely they have prioritised contacting the ones they want and arranging interviews........given they're independent and local, I don't see any harm in popping in and asking.

Yeah that’s what I was figured, just used to getting automated responses churned back at me! Will go in and ask.

[John C]

Yeah why would I make it up?

Woah, I'm not saying you've made it up, steady, I was going to add she seems like a proper horrid crank.

[Jake]

Woah, I'm not saying you've made it up, steady, I was going to add she seems like a proper horrid crank.

Oh haha, thought you meant "noone could be that mad, you must be making her up pal"

Yeah, her fella came out and said to me "did you send a message to X about the dog". Probably gonna end up with a brick in my window next.

[Buck Pete]

..given they're independent and local, I don't see any harm in popping in and asking.

Good luck with that...

[Buck Pete]

Probably gonna end up with a brick in my window next.

Straight into your sticky toffee pud mate

[Jake]

Straight into your sticky toffee pud mate

I'm dropping the pudding pal off home today after footy, gonna bring it up.

[Tesco tearaway]

Straight into your sticky toffee pud mate

Ouch! 

[I've been a good boy]

Ah! Gotcha. It was indeed me being dim. Didn't even notice that custom change

I didn't notice it either. Walked right into that one

[Barneylfc∗]

Is there a way to transfer a video from an iPad to a Samsung phone, regardless of the file size?

[Elmo!]

Is there a way to transfer a video from an iPad to a Samsung phone, regardless of the file size?

You could use something like Dropbox or OneDrive? If you don't have one of them set up already install the app on both and move the video to it so it syncs to cloud and then you can download on the other device from the app.

[Ghost Town]

Is there a way to transfer a video from an iPad to a Samsung phone, regardless of the file size?

There's a cross-platform app called SHAREit which I use all the time to share files between different devices. It's lightning fast and can transfer files of any size. It sets one devices up as a wifi broadcaster and the other as a receiver.

BUT...I'll say now that the app used to be absolutely fantastic, but as often happens they started fiddling with it, introducting QR codes and shite like that so I still stick with an old version. I have no idea what the most recent versions are like as I stopped updating. Worth checking out, though.

[24/7]

Is there a way to transfer a video from an iPad to a Samsung phone, regardless of the file size?

WeTransfer using email account you can gain access to via both devices? Limit is 2GB for freebies usually.

[Barneylfc∗]

Cheers. Not for me, and don't know what size the file is but I'll forward those on.

[24/7]

Cheers. Not for me, and don't know what size the file is but I'll forward those on.

It's not the "Ask For A Friend - RAWK replies" thread ya know

[Elmo!]

I've had a series of spam phone calles today - most have hung up as soon as I answered which suggests there auto dialler was dialling more people than they could handly which is illegal on it's own - but one was an automated message for a National Insurance emergency, whateber the fuck that is.

Nothing particularly unusual about that apart from the number in a single day. The strange thing is that they have come from a series of mobile numbers that are almost identical to each other - and my own number. Only the last 3 digits have varied.

Is this just a mad coincidence, where they have bought a batch of numbers that happen to be similar to mine, or is there something more to it?

[Crosby Nick]

I've had a series of spam phone calles today - most have hung up as soon as I answered which suggests there auto dialler was dialling more people than they could handly which is illegal on it's own - but one was an automated message for a National Insurance emergency, whateber the fuck that is.

Nothing particularly unusual about that apart from the number in a single day. The strange thing is that they have come from a series of mobile numbers that are almost identical to each other - and my own number. Only the last 3 digits have varied.

Is this just a mad coincidence, where they have bought a batch of numbers that happen to be similar to mine, or is there something more to it?

I’ve had a lot recently and they start with the five digits of mine too. I never answer them. Just had one starting +87 which is a bit weird!

[Elmo!]

I’ve had a lot recently and they start with the five digits of mine too. I never answer them. Just had one starting +87 which is a bit weird!

This was the first 8 digits though! I've stopped answering them now.... I normally wouldn't answer them but I had my work desk phone forwarded to my personal mobile (bad habit to save me having to keep my work phone on me) so had to answer until I saw the pattern.

[rob1966]

This was the first 8 digits though! I've stopped answering them now.... I normally wouldn't answer them but I had my work desk phone forwarded to my personal mobile (bad habit to save me having to keep my work phone on me) so had to answer until I saw the pattern.

Probably bought/obtained the numbers from the same batch as you were allocated.

We've been getting bombarded past couple of days, lots of 07747, 07743 and a few international numbers, usually includes Bolivia. Told the missus to ignore the phone and if its genuine, they'll leave a message on the answer phone. Dozy arse comes in with the phone today, they're going to cut the internet off - I just took the handset and hung up, we then had a big argument over her not doing what I said

[Elmo!]

Probably bought/obtained the numbers from the same batch as you were allocated.

We've been getting bombarded past couple of days, lots of 07747, 07743 and a few international numbers, usually includes Bolivia. Told the missus to ignore the phone and if its genuine, they'll leave a message on the answer phone. Dozy arse comes in with the phone today, they're going to cut the internet off - I just took the handset and hung up, we then had a big argument over her not doing what I said

I'm sure you are right, just seems like a weird coincidence - especially as very unusual to get so many calls in one day. I've had the number for over 15 years. They must have cycled through all the numbers and handing out the numbers from my range that are no longer in use just now.

[reddebs]

I need some advice from anyone who works with or has knowledge of food banks.  Specifically on if people who need them have to register to get support.

PM me please

[rawcusk8]

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[reddebs]

I need some advice from anyone who works with or has knowledge of food banks.  Specifically on if people who need them have to register to get support.

PM me please

Anybody?

[rob1966]

Anybody?

Trussel Trust who run the Stretford one near me say you need a referral to get a voucher  https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/emergency-food/food-vouchers/

manchester central says the same https://manchestercentral.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/how-to-get-help/

[Drinks Sangria]

Anybody?

I do some work with a foodbank that isn't referral based, mainly for young families. I could try to answer any questions you have, though having only worked within the confines of their set up, I'm not sure how helpful I would be. We also liaise with Micah Emergency Food Aid, they do sporadic pop ups that are first come first serve, we tend to just funnel money to them rather than assist with the set up though, as we have done with North and South Liverpool.

I've also done some bits with the Trussell Trust and South Sefton's Foodbank, so PM me or I'll help in here if I can Deb. My knowledge stretches to some minor logistics and handing over money though, by and large.

[Ghost Town]

Yeh I work with the Trussel Trust but not in the part that deals with eligibility. As far as I understand potential users neeed to be referred via one of a number of invested agencies such as the council, social services, some homelessness charities etc

I also work with a small indpendent charity which doesn't have a referal-wall as such, rather they use word of mouth to spread the message that they are there to help. So it may be that there are similar independent food bank providers near you as well as a more established one.

[reddebs]

Trussel Trust who run the Stretford one near me say you need a referral to get a voucher  https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/emergency-food/food-vouchers/

manchester central says the same https://manchestercentral.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/how-to-get-help/

Thanks Rob 👍

[reddebs]

Thanks I've PMed you both 👍

[Ghost Town]

Just to let people know that the deadline for the GP Opt-out form to be submitted has changed from 23 June (i.e this wednesday) to a week before 1st sept, so basically 25 August, with the big data sell off starting on 1st Sept.

I'm mentioning it here as a question about it was asked a page or two ago. Those who don't want your data sold on, make sure you remember that there's two opt-outs you need to do. One for your GP data and another separate one for your hospital/clinic etc data

All the info is here: https://medconfidential.org/how-to-opt-out/

[Elmo!]

I'm curious if anyone received the test emergency alerts on their phones today? Was anyone aware of it happening.

I wasn't aware of it until this morning, but didn't get anything on my phone.

https://www.gov.uk/alerts/planned-tests

I can imagine this generating some complaints...

[rob1966]

I'm curious if anyone received the test emergency alerts on their phones today? Was anyone aware of it happening.

I wasn't aware of it until this morning, but didn't get anything on my phone.

https://www.gov.uk/alerts/planned-tests

I can imagine this generating some complaints...

Nope, didn't even know about it - just got the usual holiday deals emails and texts

[reddebs]

Nothing on my phone either but then, we're in Wales so probably wouldn't be included 🙄

[Barneylfc∗]

I'm curious if anyone received the test emergency alerts on their phones today? Was anyone aware of it happening.

I wasn't aware of it until this morning, but didn't get anything on my phone.

https://www.gov.uk/alerts/planned-tests

I can imagine this generating some complaints...

I knew about it. No one I know got one. Was disappointed to be honest.

[Elmo!]

Apparently only happening on Android 11 which still has pretty low market share, and even then not on all of them.

Next weeks test which is only in Reading is on iOS as well.